The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client with a fractured wrist. Which of the following is the best method to determine whether the client has retained the information taught?
A) Observe the change in client's behavior for a month.
B) Ask the client to recall the information after approximately 15 minutes.
C) Formally test the client on the health teaching and information imparted.
D) Ask the client if he has thoroughly understood the material that was taught.
B
Feedback:
Asking a client to recall what has been discussed after approximately 15 minutes have passed helps determine what information the client has actually retained. Observing the change in the client's behavior for a month, testing the client on the health teaching and information imparted, and asking the client whether he understood are not appropriate methods to determine the information that has actually been retained.
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